Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of lunch time
Winter weather is sweeping through Maryland Snow started to fall across the Baltimore metro right after lunch time.
—
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Cutter Martin, CBS News, 2 Mar. 2026
Nancy Guthrie went missing from her home at some point between Saturday night and lunch time on Sunday.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
But phones are still popping up at lunch time and between classes, and even during classes, as some teachers have interpreted this leniency differently than others, Raatz said.
—Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026
The fast-moving lines at lunch time are tangible evidence that customers approve.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunch time
Noun
-
Lindsay Kalt's work day as a reading specialist at Temple Israel ended at noon like usual last Thursday.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
-
Flight delay may have hindered UMBC UMBC’s flight to Dayton, originally scheduled for noon on Monday, was delayed more than four hours due to severe weather.—
Jeff Wallner,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Time of day is also important as certain flowers like the California poppies are sun sensitive, opening their petals only once the sun comes out in full force around midday.—
Jessie Schiewe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
-
By Tuesday afternoon, Election Day turnout in suburban Cook County surpassed just over 91,000 ballots cast, county election officials told reporters at a midday news conference downtown.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lunch time.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunch%20time. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
